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Stay Secure: The Importance of Regular Device Updates

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In today's tech-savvy world, our homes are filled with a myriad of connected devices, from Amazon gadgets to Apple products, fitness trackers, smart speakers, and much more. These devices have become integral to our daily lives, but there's an aspect of their maintenance that's often overlooked: keeping them up-to-date.

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Have You Tried Google Lens?

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Google Lens is a visual search technology developed by Google. It uses artificial intelligence and image recognition to provide information about objects, landmarks, text, and other visual elements captured through a device's camera.

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Pause Before You Post

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Recently, some social media posts have surfaced that are being shared for public awareness but the end result is simply another scam.  What's going on?

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Fireworks & Technology

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On July 4th, you will see some explosions!  No, it won’t be the belt buckle snapping under the pressure from that hot dog eating contest earlier in the day.  I am talking about the fireworks display that will light up the 4th of July sky.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

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Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combination of keys that you may normally perform the action with your mouse. Down at the bottom left of your keyboard is the Windows Key.  How often do you use that key?

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Never Place or Use Your Laptop On A Soft Surface

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What is wrong with the above photo?  Who doesn't love curling up in bed with a good movie?  As comfortable as it may be, this is a hard "NO" when it comes to the use of your laptop.

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Not All High Speed Internet Is The Same

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There are many types of internet service available.  Fiber-Optic, Wireless, DSL, Cable, and Satellite, are just a few options to name.  It may seem easy to let price be your deciding factor on your internet connection, but if you aren't careful your experience may suffer.

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Unplug During Severe Storms

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Remember during Severe Storms to unplug your computers and other devices FROM THE WALL OUTLET.  Having a surge protector isn't enough.

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Remove Old Devices From Your Network

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Believe it or not, older Wi-Fi devices can slow down your Wi-Fi network at home leading to slower speeds and degraded performance for ALL devices on the network.

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Tech Tip - Two Factor Authentication

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You may hear the buzzword of "Two-Factor Authentication".  What is this exactly and why should you use it?

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Phishing Emails

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Why did I get an email appearing to be from Midstate Communications with one of these subjects: "This is very important", "Your email has been flagged", or "Your Midstate account shall be suspended"?

NOTE: Midstate Communications will NEVER ask for account information via email.

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Whole Home Wi-Fi

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Learn about how to create a whole home Wi-Fi network.

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Spotting a Spam Email

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Learn more about how to spot a spam email. 

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